Hello, everyone! This is the editor of Mark’s Daily Apple, Aaron Fox. PrimalCon 2011 kicks off today, and just like last year Mark has his hands full, so the Worker Bees and I will be reporting from the field. Check this blog post throughout the day for text, photo and video updates. Coverage will extend through Sunday. (The regularly scheduled success story, recipe post and Weekend Link Love will return next weekend.) Stay tuned!

8:00 am: The Tribe Gathers

8:37 am: A few snapshots from opening workout sessions: Billy Vives leading the group kettlebell workout, Mark and Erik Cisler on the Four Essential Movements, the Curley brothers on slacklines, and Michael Stember on sprint training.

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Have a great time everyone!!! I SO wish I could be there with y’all again, but the life of an actor means watching the wallet!

I am one of the 80 attendees. It has been an absolute blast from the very start. For me it started in LAX where I met up with 4 others. We picked up 2 from Australia in Santa Monica and took the shuttle to Oxnard, CA from there. That night was a blast. We enjoyed happy hour and then I got to meet Mark. Him and Brad then gave an overview of the event. I had a late dinner – a sirloin steak then got some much needed sleep.

All the activities have been awesome but the best part, hands down, is meeting other people who live the same lifestyle. It has been very special for me because I have amazing fans. I felt like I knew a few people and when I introduced myself and about half said, “oh yea, primal toad?!” the feeling was incredible.

We all know a secret and its such a blessing to be a part of it. Having the chance to talk with Mark was an honor as well. He is such a down to Earth guy and knows whats best.

Tomorrow we get into ultimate frisbee, some challnges, barefoot ted, etc. and of course more awesome food. I had TUNA & STEAK with awesome veggies tonight. Tomorrow is a mediterranean theme.

Grok on everyone! More meetups are popping up everywhere. Like I said, meeting people who live the sam lifestyle has been the best part. Meetups allow you to do just that!

Having a great time so far; I already wish day one weren’t over. The sprinting class and posture workshop were highlights for me. I’m so glad I came out from NYC for it. I’m signing up for next year as soon as it’s announced!

I am speechless…. I soooooo want to be there. I’m in the UK right now and even though I’m fighting to spread the Primal word a lot of people still stuck in the conventional wisdom of “whole grains” and draining yourself in the gym for nothing….

I believe a PrimalCon in europe would have success at some point (maybe 2012-2013?) We just need to gather more people here and collaborate with Mark to organise it!

All I know right now is that I will be in the US for the PrimalCon 2012!

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